Fly high at this Detroit circus school
If youโve ever thought about training for the circus, or working out in a cool unique way, head to Eastern Market! โWe mostly teach aerial acrobatics, but we teach a variety of circus arts,โ Matt Buss, Head Coach/Instructor at Detroit Flyhouse Circus School told โLive in the Dโs,โ April Morton. Detroit Flyhouse has been around over 13 years and has gained popularity over time. Buss, whoโs been with the company since the beginning says thereโs no experience needed to join a class. โYou donโt have to be flexible, you donโt have to be strong, every apparatus is hung on a pully, you can hang something 6โณ off the ground, we have students from 6 to 75 years old.โ The company also offers Hula Hoop lessons.
Metro Detroiters wait hours for exclusive first launch of Detroit-themed Air Jordans
They are sneakers designed to tell the story of Detroit and surrounding communities. Weโre talking about the new Air Jordan 2 retro lows designed by a team from Detroitโs very own Two 18, a sneaker store in Eastern Market.
The story of how Aretha Franklin changed this restaurantโs fried chicken recipe
The longtime Detroit restaurant has strong ties to Motown and the music scene in Detroit. One such patron was the Queen of Soul herself, Aretha Franklin, who came into their kitchen one day and tweaked their fried chicken recipe.
Time to start holiday shopping at Eastern Market
With the tree ceremony tonight in Detroit, the holiday season is officially here. That means it is time to deck the halls and hunt for giFt. One place you can do both is at the Holiday Market at the Eastern Market which starts this Sunday, November 21.
Start your holiday shopping early at this local small business showcase
Itโs no secret when it comes to the holiday season, shopping early could be key to finding what you want. If you want to shop local, and find unique items made right here in the D, Eastern Market may be where you should be this weekend because โAll Things Detroitโ returns this Sunday.
Live comedy is back and hereโs where you can see nationally renowned comics
Eastern Market โ We could all use a little laugh right now and with entertainment venues reopening, hereโs your opportunity. Bertโs Warehouse Theater has teamed up with โThey-So-Funnyโ Promotions for โFunny Detroit,โ comedy shows starring renowned comics. This weekend you can see TK Kirkland, and he joined host Tati Amare on the show to discuss his upcoming show. Their friendship goes back 40 years to when Mike Tyson was about 19 years old. AdIf you would like to see TK Kirkland, or other comedians in โFunny Detroit,โ he will be performing March 12-14th at Bertโs Warehouse Theater In Eastern Market.
Youโve never had a donut like these Caribbean inspired ones!
So how about a donut with some flair thatโs channeling the flavors of the Caribbean? Host Tati Amare was joined by Toi Roberts, owner of Rolaisโ Caribbean Bakery, a business that is bringing this creative combination to life. She was introduced to Caribbean flavors by a friend of hers and fell in love with them, deciding to add them to her baked treats. Flavors include Lemon Poppyseed Hibiscus, Passionfruit Lemon, Calypso Coconut Lime, Butter Rum Raisin, Guava Stuffed, Limbo Lime Pie, and many more. AdYou can find Rolaisโ Donuts at Eastern Market on Saturdays, and on their website.
Refresh your space with vintage finds
You can do it by supporting a local business and visiting one of the best landmarks in Detroit, Eastern Market. Vintage Detroit in Eastern Market has unique, fun items from 26 local vendors and artists that will help curate your space. He is a former veteran with a passion for vintage items and home design. He joined Tati Amare live from his store and showed off quick suggestions and how to refresh your space with vintage items. Check out the video below for dรฉcor ideas that will elevate your mood and create fun nostalgia in your home.
Get sweet jam and personality with Gus & Grey
Eastern Market has more than great, fresh produce, youโll also interact with vendors selling all kinds of products that they create themselves. One specialty stand is Gus & Grey Handcrafted Delights. Kila Peeples met with the owner, Tara Grey, to learn the story of her journey to create her homegrown business. Now Tara sells her jams at Eastern Market, which she said is a dream come true because of the history and diverse vendors. Watch the video to see more on Taraโs journey to creating her homegrown company.
Support local businesses while checking off your grocery list with these food boxes
Grocery shopping is something everyone does around the holidays, but instead of going to the store, there is a unique way you can support local businesses and farmers by ordering fresh produce that will come packages especially for you. Itโs happening at Eastern Market, a place well-known for itโs high quality produce and handmade products. Caroline Michniak, the Grow Eastern Market Program Manager, joined Kim DeGiulio to discuss the curbside food boxes you can get and how you can get them. Watch the video above to hear what foods you can get in the boxes.
Fitness Friday: BOYO (Boxing Yoga Fusion) ab workout
Rhonda Walker has been helping Detroiters get motivated and ready for the day for the past 22 years. A confessed morning person, this award winning talented and versatile journalist starts her day at 2:00 am to co-anchor the weekday morning newscast at WDIV-Local 4 News. A position sheโs held since 2003.
Fitness Friday: 2-minute full body cardio kickboxing workout
Fitness Friday this week takes us to Jabs Gym Birmingham for a two-minute full body cardio kickboxing workout with Owner and Trainer Fortune 500. Jabs Gym Birmingham offers indoor and outdoor classes and personal training to get the full schedule visit their website right here.
โGlass Muralโ office, retail building planned for Detroitโs Eastern Market
DETROIT โ A unique retail and office development is planned for Detroitโs Eastern Market. A four-story building dubbed the โGlass Mural,โ and inspired by the artistic expression of Eastern Market, is planned to be built directly across Eastern Marketโs Shed 3, at the intersection of Russell and Division Street. Currently, the site is home to a two-story brick building that features a mural by local artist DENIAL. (MVRDV)Operationally, Glass Mural will have a ground-level retail storefront, with three floors of offices dispersed throughout the two primary glass blocks with permanent artworks. Glass Mural rendering.
Warm up with a slice of custard pie!
As the cold weather starts to settle in, you can warm up the fall season with a delicious pie. Loveโs Custard Pie sells traditional southern-style baked pie that is available at the Eastern Market. Allen Love, the Founder of Loveโs Custard Pie, explained how he makes chess and custard pie. The chess pie is a southern-style custard that is very rich with eggs and butter, thatโs compared to their egg custard pie which is creamier. Loveโs Custard Pie sells 26 different flavors of custard pie including sweet potato pie and key lime pie.
Fitness Friday: Pilates in the park
The Fitness Friday outdoor workout series continues. This time weโre in Birmingham for a pilates workout with instructor Lisa Mills. Mills also leads online classes at โPilates + With Lisa Millsโ on Mondayโs, Wednesdayโs and Fridayโs and private outdoor classes by appointment through Fit Society in Birmingham. To see the schedule or book a private session, go to Lisaโs website https://www.Pilatespluswithlisamills.Com/ or social media pages @pilatespluswithlisamills.
Fitness Friday: Full body resistance band workout
The Fitness Friday outdoor workout series continues. This time weโre in Birmingham for a pilates workout with instructor Lisa Mills. Mills also leads online classes at โPilates + With Lisa Millsโ on Mondayโs, Wednesdayโs and Fridayโs and private outdoor classes by appointment through Fit Society in Birmingham. To see the schedule or book a private session, go to Lisaโs website https://www.Pilatespluswithlisamills.Com/ or social media pages @pilatespluswithlisamills.